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Kira Bonheim

Summary

Experienced animal husbandry manager with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Operator

Kira Kare Pet Sitting
08.2015 - Current
  • Founded and developed a business responsible for over 30 clients
  • Primary caregiver for clients' animals including dogs, horses, cats, fish, birds, and reptiles
  • Responsible for all administrative tasks including release and liability forms, billing & reconciliation
  • Charitable efforts, including visiting nursing homes with our two “spokes-ponies”
  • Multiple long standing clients

Assistant Barn Manager

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Monitored overall health and well-being of 30+ horses, addressed all immediate needs, alerted barn manager to issues of greater concern
  • Assisted with veterinary appointments for vaccinations and other wellness needs to maintain up-to-date records on horse immunizations
  • Maintained livestock areas, utilized disinfectant solutions, brushes, shovels and water hoses to thoroughly clean stalls and pens
  • Beginner horseback riding instruction
  • Trained rescue horses, helped recover from past traumas, started new horses undersaddle, helped re-train behavioral issues
  • Developed and maintained improved practices in feeding, housing and sanitation to prevent spreading of disease
  • Directed Junior staff

President, Junior Board

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Curated and led presentations to educate the public on the realities of horse ownership and what Rising Starr Horse Rescue does
  • Helped to educate younger girls on the board on barn practices as well as how to properly represent the rescue at outreach events
  • Managed crisis situations while minimizing disruption to daily operations
  • Led project management team for optimal performance

Groom

Grand Prix Groom / Elan Farm
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Groom for grand Prix riders Jordan Coyle, Mia Bagnato, and Stella Manship
  • Prepared horses for competition including all maintenance and labor - washing, grooming, stall maintenance, feeding, etc.
  • Assisted at Lake Placid Horse Show and I Love NY Horse Show

Student Worker

Trumbull Public Schools Agriscience Farm
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Contributed to animal care and maintenance of approximately 30 animal academically-oriented farm including sheep, cattle, horses, ducks, and llama
  • Health and wellness monitoring, administration of medications and annual vaccinations
  • Assist in birthing process and subsequent care of lambs through maturity
  • Assistance in castrations and tail docking
  • Data entry and record keeping to track inventory, production, and financial data

Animal Husbandry Assistant, Farm Store Retail Associate, Tour Guide

Henny Penny Farm
09.2015 - 06.2024
  • Oversight of daily needs and care of approximately 100-animal farm including swine, sheep, alpaca, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, and turkey
  • Customer and public relations through farm tours and outreach
  • Retail sales in farm store, management of booth at area farmer's markets
  • Farm store management and merchandising; assisted in product selection and maintaining product displays
  • Maintained accurate work logs

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2028

High School Diploma - undefined

Trumbull High School
Trumbull, CT
06.2024

Skills

  • Collaborative team management
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Positive and engaging demeanor
  • Consistent reliability

Interests

  • Outdoor activities (hiking, paddle-boarding, swimming)
  • Member of Michigan State Waterski Team
  • Competitive horseback riding

Timeline

Assistant Barn Manager

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
05.2024 - 08.2025

Groom

Grand Prix Groom / Elan Farm
07.2023 - 07.2024

Student Worker

Trumbull Public Schools Agriscience Farm
07.2022 - 06.2024

President, Junior Board

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
01.2022 - 07.2024

Animal Husbandry Assistant, Farm Store Retail Associate, Tour Guide

Henny Penny Farm
09.2015 - 06.2024

Founder and Operator

Kira Kare Pet Sitting
08.2015 - Current

High School Diploma - undefined

Trumbull High School

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Michigan State University

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